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Memphis forward Rudy Gay is out due to illness. He averaged 18.5 points in two wins against the Sonics earlier this season. A replacement hasn't been named yet, but it should be rookie Juan Carlos Navarro. A spokesman said the team is going to wait until 10 minutes prior to tip-off to name a starter.

UPDATE: Former Washington standout Bobby Jones was moved into the starting SG slot and Mike Miller is replacing Gay at forward.